81 ACITs promoted to DCIT

Promotion order from ACIT to DCIT released. 81 ACITs promoted as DCIT in the scale of Rs 15,600-39,000/- (Plus Grade Pay of lks. 6,600/- In Pay Band-3 
View the order

ITGOA's Circular dated 30.12.13 regarding Cadre Review

Simpleincometax wishes very happy new year to all viewers. CBDT is yet to decide on regionwise allocation of posts and instruction on implementation of Parmar case is still awaited. More than seven months have passed since the cabinet approved the cadre restructure proposal of CBDT. Service associations could not play any significant role to expedite the implementation. A large number of employees either retired or going to retire in the near future without getting their deserved promotion. Difference of opinions regarding distribution of additional posts is snowballing among the state units. Some good news is only expected in the coming year.
Meanwhile ITGOA issued a circular on latest developments.
Click here to view the circular.

Principal CCIT : DPC tomorrow (27.12.13)

It is learnt from reliable sources that DPC for the promotion to the post of Pr CCIT is going to take place tomorrow, 27th December at Panaji, Goa.

New Recruitment Rule : Final Version

New recruitment rule has been framed for ITO, ITI, A.O. P.S. etc.
Click here to view the new recruitment rule as proposed.

Report of Sub Committee 1 : Jurisdiction and allocation of posts

We could gather a copy of the report submitted by Sub Committee No. 1 regarding jurisdiction and deployment of manpower.
Click here for the report
(Due to some technical reason, the report was not fully accessible to viewers. Now it is rectified and full report is available with the above link. Inconvenience caused is deeply regretted)

Unhappy with post allocation, JCA West Bengal unit starts agitation

After 17 days of submission of sub committee report on post allocation, leaders of JCA, West Bengal Unit realized the injustice made to West Bengal charge in terms of allocation of additional posts. Ironically, two members of JCA was part of the all sub committees and they were expected to attend the meetings and must be aware of the proceedings for the last seven months. Either they did not protest in the proper forum or the central leadership kept them in dark. And the third possibility is they knew everything but kept the general members in dark. Now , when the cat is out of the bag and anticipating the possible anger of the West Bengal member for less number of additional posts, a face saving local agitation programme is chalked out. Let the members think over it, we are reproducing the agitation programme called by JCA West Bengal Unit.

Agitation Programme under the Banner of JCA, WB Unit to protest against unfair cut in posts from WB Region in CRC,2013:
Click here for the letter to CCIT (CCA) from JCA

1)Boycott of Board Members
2)Non-submission of all reports excepting Parliamentary reports
3)Non-participation in Search & Survey operations including recovery & TDS surveys.
4)No disposal of scrutiny cases in December,2013-12-18 
5)Dharna Programme : 
(a)In front of all buildings of Income Tax, WB on 20.12.13 (from 1 pm to 6 pm) 
(b)In front of the o/o the CCIT(CCA), Kolkata, Aayakar Bhawan on 23.12.13(11am to 2 pm) 
(c)In front of the o/o the CCIT(CCA), Kolkata, Aayakar Bhawan on 24.12.13(11am to 2 pm)

Dept. Exam 2013 : Result Published

"The Directorate of Income Tax (IT) has issued the result of Departmental Examination - 2013 for ITIs & ITOs on 18/12/2013. The certified copy shall be made available by the concerned CCIT/CIT (Examination Incharge) only. Before providing certified copy of the result, the concerned CCIT/CIT (Exam. Incharge) are requested to verify the eligibility of Partially Qualified (PQ) candidates w.r.t. the number of Attempts and earlier Subject Exemptions. Similarly only those SC/ST candidates, who have earlier qualified the Departmental Examinations, either under the old pattern or the new pattern with relaxed standards, are eligible for availing Betterment Chance. The date of declaration of result is 18/12/2013 for all purposes."
View the Dept Website for result

Report of sub committee 6 : New Recruitment Rule

Sub committee 6 has submitted report regarding new recruitment rule of ITO, A.O., P.S., ITI, E.A., T.A. MTS etc.
According to report the major change is observed in the recruitment rule of Inspectors. The feeder cadre will be Ex. Assistant, the merged cadre. The promotion quota will be filled in from the seniority list who have cleared the Dept. ITI exam. There will be no separate list of seniority and year of passing as before.
View the Report of Sub Committee 6
Proposed New IRS Recruitment Rule

Scoop News : Region wise allocation of posts - "Nothing official

We could gather some information about region wise allocation of posts in some charges. The following figures suggested by sub committee No. 1 is not final , at least upto this point of time. No official confirmation, neither from association nor from local administration is available. Viewers at their full liberty whether to accept these figures as genuine or not. We can only tell about the figures that it may be close to actual allocation.

	ITO	ITI	EA	TA	NS	MTS
Delhi	202	802	1591	551	172	676
Mumbai	134	491	403	517	81	449
Kolkata	63	230		24		295
Chennai	98	391	458	195	113	447
Vidarbha	25	126	137	12	3	71
Karnataka	91	305	653	169	122	377
A.P	60	195	306	139	48	126
Kerala	41	155	180	113	36	131
Orissa	87	87	112	126	26	23
NER	67	67	96	39	14	61
Bihar	103	136	255	100	57	173
MP & CG	109	201	219	31	64	165
Lucknow	100	120	201	282	58	119
Kanpur	46	45	92	12	44	191
Rajasthan	82	161	307	190	88	144
NWR	105	239	451	147	117	251

(For blank positions - figure not available with us. Same for the absent regions)

 Statutory Warning : "Nothing official about it !!"

CIT to CCIT : Promotion order released

The long awaited promotion order from CIT to CCIT finally released today. A total of 32 CITs promoted to CCIT. The promotion of a few officers will be effective from 01.01.2014. With this order the deployment in new charge consequent upon the promotion has also been notified.
Click here to view the order
Update On 17.12.2013 :One of the officers' promotion and transfer order has been kept in abeyance pending further order.
View the order dated 17.12.2013

CCIT to Pr CCIT : DPC awaited

As many as 26 CCITs, upto 1978 batch are eagerly waiting to be promoted to the apex scale. It is matter of deep concern for many officers who are going to retire shortly, some of them in December itself. As per sources, UPSC to conduct DPC in end of December.

ITEF circular dated 13.12.13 reg cadre review, Parmar case and other matters

At last ITEF broke silence and issued circular regarding recent developments. As per the circular no breakthrough had been possible in the meeting with Chairperson on 09.12.13. The association is going to show demonstration on 18.12.2013 and further agitation programme will be chalked out.
Regarding allocation of posts, the formula suggested by ITEF has been totally ignored by the sub committee.
Regarding Parmar judgement implementation, it was decided to implement the judgement in all cadres.
View the complete circular below  

Cadre restructure and "Parmar Judgement" implementation : Some inside news

Following information is gathered from different sources as no official inputs from either Administration of association is available till date. No claim is being made about the authenticity of these information and every viewer is requested not to take this absolutely genuine. Since this blog is being flooded with queries from viewers, we decided to share whatever we could gather as the genuineness can not be ensured at this point of time.
Core committee is dealing with all reports submitted by the sub committees and a meeting is scheduled with all stakeholders including associations on Monday, 16th Dec. The allocation of posts will be finalized anytime after 16th and before end of this month. All DPC and review DPCs for promotion to take place within 45 days of allocation. The merging of cadres for the feeder cadre of ITI will be done before effecting promotion. Revised recruitment rules will have to be approved by DOPT but for the interim period, an executive order effecting the same likely to be passed.
Regarding N.R. Parmar judgement, it is decided to follow the apex court judgement all over the country in all cadres. The date of requisition of vacancy to  SSC is to be taken as criteria for fixation of seniority for direct recruits.
Regarding regionwise allocation of posts, we could collect the percentage share like :
Mumbai 16%, Delhi (with directorates) 13%, Gujarat 7%, Chennai 7%, Pune 6.5%, Bangalore 8.5%, Chandigarh 8%, Lucknow 3.5%, Kolkata 4.5%, Kanpur 4%
It is once again reminded that the above information could not be verified from any authentic source and the factual position is not final (particularly the share of allocation) and may be changed. 

Very crucial meeting with DGIT(HRD) reg Parmar case today

A very important and crucial meeting of associations with DGIT(HRD) is scheduled today regarding implementation of Parmar judgement. It is learnt that representatives of different CCIT(CCA) are also going to attend the said meeting. The matter is likely to be decided today and it is expected that a uniform policy about fixing of seniority issue between Direct and Promotee employees to be chalked out. Regarding allocation of posts, everybody is tight lipped and it may be assumed that last minute negotiation is going on as the rumor is already in the air about the difference of opinion in the leadership of service association in this regard.  
Everybody is waiting keeping his finger crossed. Updates will be provided as and when available.

Some inside news of 9th Dec meeting - Not authenticated

Any service association has not shared anything about yesterday's meeting with chairperson. Even, they did not say whether the meeting actually took place or not. Still, some inside news is coming out. It is told that the notification will be published within 15 days. Regarding chargewise allocation of additional posts, it is yet to take final shape as the members of ITEF are divided in opinion. The Mumbai lobby of ITEF stressed that the allocation should be based on collection of revenue only. The Kolkata counterpart denied this model and they opined about both collection and workload to be considered. 
The above information is not from any authentic source. This should not be relied upon without verification. Still the information as could be gathered is published here to satisfy the queries of our visitors at least upto a certain extent.
Let's wait for the official details from ITEF/ITGOA.

Quarterly meeting with Chairperson today

Quarterly Review Meeting of ITEF and ITGOA with Chairperson, CBDT is scheduled today. Implementation of cadre review is likely to be discussed in the meeting. It is informed that all sub committees have submitted their report. Another crucial meeting of ITEF & ITGOA with DGIT (HRD) is scheduled on 11.12.2013 to discuss about the implementation of cadre review in the light of Supreme Court judgement in the case of N.R. Parmar. A clear instruction, uniform across  the country, is expected as the outcome of the said meeting.

APAR/ACRs of ACITs asked for DPC for Sr Time Scale

CBDT asked for ACR/APARs of officers of 2009 and earlier batches for promotion to the next scale, Sr Time Scale. A list of 74 officers with deficient APARs annexed with the communication. The completed ACRs to be sent within 13.12.2013 for conduct of DPC.
View the list of ACITs with deficient APAR

Promotion to CCIT soon

Update on 12.12.13 : Promotion order is likely to be issued at any time. The file went for FM's approval on Dec 6 and most probably, the process is complete by now.
It is learnt from sources that promotion order for the post of CCITs is going to be issued within a couple of days. It may be today or tomorrow. The list of 37 CITs eligible for promotion has already been published on 27th of last month.
View the list of CITs being considered for promotion

Implementation of Supreme Court order on Inter-se Seniority: Likely to be finalized on 11th Dec

ITEF and ITGOA participated in a meeting with DGIT(HRD) yesterday regarding implementation of Parmar judgement. Some more inputs in this regard are to be obtained and it was decided to finalize the issue on the next meeting on 11th December 2013. 
Read the ITEF version in this regard :
"On our persistent demand and discussions with the Chairperson and Member (P&V), for withdrawal of the Instructions issued by the CBDT on 15th October, 2013 and issuance of clear instructions to CCAs regarding the manner of implementation to bring about uniformity in the matter in all Charges, a meeting of ITEF and ITGOA representatives were convened by the DGIT (HRD) and other Officials on 3rdDecember, 2013. 
View the CBDT letter dated 15.10.2013 
 In the meeting broad consensus were reached on many of the points to implement the Judgement.  In order to convey a clear cut and uniform instructions to the CCAs, the meeting felt that some more details are to be obtained from various agencies of the Government/sections of CBDT etc. and decided to meet again on 11th December, 2013 to finalaise the issue.  We are hopeful that the matter will be resolved in the said meeting and proper instructions issued thereafter to CCAs to implement the judgement in a uniform manner in all Charges and in all Cadres."

Gist of discussion in Video Conference on 28.11.2013

Today Video Conference of CBDT with CCsIT and DGsIT has been held on scheduled time. All the predetermined issues including issue of Cadre Restructuring were discussed. CBDT informed that reports of all subcommittees except Subcommittee for allocation of posts and jurisdiction have been received. It is also informed that this subcommittee will submit the report tomorrow i.e. 29.11.2013.
Source : http://www.gyanpsharma.blogspot.in/2013/11/implementation-of-cadre-restructuring_28.html

Agitated with ITEF, direct inspectors of 2005 batch resigning from association

Yesterday on 27.11.2013 on the anniversary of Hon'ble Supreme court decision in the case of N.R.Parmar & Others, Direct Recruit Income Tax Inspectors of 2005 batch resigned from the membership of ITEF as the Group C employees union is showing step motherly treatment towards DRs. They also  requested their respective DDOs to not to deduct ITEF subscription from the next month.
One of such resignation letter is with us and it is being reproduced here. For the sake of privacy the name and charge has intentionally been masked.
View the resignation letter

CCIT promotion : Order re-issued

A list of 37 number of officers published by CBDT in F.No. A-32011/02/2012-AD.VI Dtd. 27.11.2013. The officers are requested to exercise online option for posting within 29.11.2013. The vacancy position is also enclosed.
The list was first published yesterday but due to some unknown reason, the order had been removed very quickly from the official website.
View the order
It is learnt that the reason behind withdrawal of promotion list from the official website is that it contained name of two such officers who had already retired.
The retired officers whose name were inadvertently mentioned in the list were Mr Srinivasulu and Mr Kuldeep Singh. 

Video conference on Cadre Restructuring

CBDT convened a video conference with CCITs and DGITs on 28th November at 4 P.M to discuss various issues. One of the agenda item is the implementation of cadre restructuring.
Besides CCsIT & DGsIT, all administrative Commissioners of Income Tax, CsIT (TDS), CsIT (Central) and DsIT (International Tax) would also attend the Video Conference.
View the O.M. for video conference

Promotion to the post of CCIT : Panel published by CBDT

Update on 27/11/2013 : Order re issued Click Here to view

Surprisingly the orders linked below are removed from irsofficersonline.gov.in . May be for some technical reason, let's wait and see....we will inform you when it will be available again.....the second in the list is Mr Negi, while the last name is Mr B.D. Sharma.....three panel years of 1, 34 and 5 no. of officers included.
CBDT published the list of Commissioners who are going to be promoted to the post of Chief Commissioners of Income Tax. A total number of 40 officers are going to be promoted. The DPC was held way back in the month of September and the ACC approval was being awaited for. 
CBDT asked the CITs to exercise ONLINE option for posting within 29.11.2013.
View the list of officers going to be promoted as CCIT
Letter for ONLINE posting option.
(This links are not available any more. Click here for the order))

Meeting with Chairperson postponed to 9th Dec. Promotions to be effected within December.

The quarterly review meeting with Chairperson CBDT has been postponed to 9th of December. Member(P) informed that the sub committee for allocation of posts has been asked to submit it's report by 29th November so that promotions may be effected within December. 
Read the full text of the ITEF circular below .
"The meeting was scheduled to be held on 22.11.2013 at 3PM.  The meeting was convened after a gap of nine months on our persistent demand.  To our utter disappointment, we were informed at the last moment that the Chairperson is engaged in some urgent meeting and the QRM has to be rescheduled.  We were then invited by the Member (P) and the meeting took place in her office in the presence of JS (Admn) and US (Ad-IX) from the Official side. From the ITEF side Coms. Ashok B Salunkhe (President), KP Rajagopal (SG), Ravi B Nair, Yeshwant Purohit ( Joint Secretaries) and Rupak Sarkar (Finance Secretary) were present in the meeting.  ITGOA was represented by Coms. Sita Rama Rao (President), Rajesh Menon (Secretary General), R.S. Meel and Divakar Singh.    In the meeting the following issues only could be discussed.

1. Implementation of Supreme Court Order in Union of India & ors vs. N.R. Parmar & ors. We demanded, as decided in the CWC meeting held at Jaipur on 19 & 20th Oct. 2013 the withdrawal of the instructions issued by the CBDT in F No. C-18012/26/2003-V&L dated 15th October 2013 and issuance of clear and unambiguous instructions to CCAs for implementation or otherwise in a uniform manner in all Charges and all cadres.  The Member (P) assured us that the said instruction will immediately be withdrawn.  We were also requested to provide inputs with regard to its implementation. 
2.  Click here to view the said instruction
3. 2.      Allocation of Cadre Restructuring Posts for effecting promotions in the month of December, 2013.  It was informed that the Sub-committee for Allocation of Posts and Jurisdiction has been asked to submit its report by 29th Nov. 2013 and the manner of its implementation can be discussed and worked out in the rescheduled QRM on 9th December, 2013 after discussion with the staff side.
4. 3.      Stoppage of payment to Daily Paid/casual labours who are engaged and working in the Department continuously for years and withdrawal of the same. We have requested to withdraw the above instructions issued by the Board in this regard taking into account their long service in the Department; the assurances given by the Finance Minister to these workers to regularise the eligible candidates in the newly created posts of MTS and in the light of the stay granted by the Principal Bench of the CA Tribunal.  We were informed that all efforts were being made by the Board to help the casual labours but for the instructions of the DOPT.  We were also assured that if the Principal Bench of the CA Tribunal has stayed the operation, efforts will be made to implement the same in all cases.

Anomaly in pay fixation for Promotees and Direct Recruitees at entry stage.  As you are aware that this point, taken up  in the National Anomaly Committee was not accepted by the Government other than allowing stepping up of pay wherever possible.  Further the ITEF had separately taken up the issue of fixation of pay of Inspectors/AOs/PS, on the lines of clarification issued in the case of personnel in the CSS/CSSS (Central Secretariat Staff).  The same was turned down by the Department of Expenditure.  Upon the objections of the Accounting Department and directions to recover the alleged excess payments, we again persuaded  the CBDT to take up the matter with the DOE. The Board, with the approval of the Revenue Secretary resubmitted the proposal with additional inputs, sought the approval of the Department of Expenditure. Now the Department of Expenditure have conveyed their disagreement and turned down the claim for the second time.  On this issue, in similar circumstances, some other major organisations affiliated to the Confederation of CG Employees and Workers, are contemplating legal recourse.  Some organisations have already filed Petitions in the Principal Bench of CA Tribunal.  ITEF CHQ feels that we may also join or separately file similar Petitions in the Principal Bench of CA Tribunal.  Since the matter requires immediate steps, in order to take a formal decision, all the Secretariat Members and Circle General Secretaries are requested to convey their opinion in this matter by 30th November, 2013.  The opinion may be conveyed through SMS or Email in the following format to the CHQ to contemplate further necessary action in this matter.

“Legal Approach for Pay Fixation Benefit- “ YES” or “NO”.

Increase of Local Travel Expenses to Inspectors and Notice Servers. Our demand for increase in the quantum of reimbursement equivalent to the cost of 50 Ltr and 30 Ltrs of petrol to Inspectors and Notice Servers was accepted by the CBDT.  Additional inputs with regard to justification of our demand was provided to the authorities vide our letter No. N-1/O-2/12-15 Dated: 30th Sept.2013.  It is learnt that a reference has been made by the Board to all the cadre controlling authorities as to what should be the quantum of increase.  Copy of the above letter of ITEF is enclosed herewith.  The Circle General Secretaries are requested to air opinion in similar line, with the cadre controlling authorities and pursue the CCAs to send their views at the earliest."

Source : ITEF site